Report reviews published scientific and grey literature for existing materials marketed for food contact; expects current risk assessment methods to be appropriate or adaptable, notes limited existing research on materials made from agri-food by-products and their potential risks
July 31, 2019
Initiative for a circular bio-based Europe
EU Commission publishes roadmap outlining proposed initiative for developing research partnerships; aims to drive innovation, value creation from waste and biomass; open for public comment until August 27, 2019
July 23, 2019
Growth of bioplastics packaging
Market report estimates doubling of bioplastics market value to $8.8 billion in 2024, identifies main trends responsible for growth
March 5, 2019
Plastics research project launches in UK
Kick-off meeting for new Exeter University research project EXeMPlaR brings together variety of different stakeholders; focus on solutions for circular plastics and economy in Southwest England
February 27, 2019
Companies target 100% bio-based PET
New process converts non-food biomass into important feedstock for PET production; partner companies aim to achieve fully bio-based PET that is cost-competitive
February 11, 2019
Launch of Plant Based Products Council
New industry council aims to encourage plant-based products, hosts products database containing food packaging alternatives
February 7, 2019
Review of bioplastics highlights costs
Plastics News discusses PHA bioplastics; outlines production pathways, market development, price compared to traditional plastics
January 31, 2019
Webinar on bioplastics
News provider Plastic News Europe to host live webinar on ‘Bioplastics: Myths and Truths’
January 29, 2019
Coca-Cola to share packaging technology
Beverage producer Coca-Cola announces sharing of plant-based packaging technology with competitors
December 14, 2018
Oligomers in biodegradable food packaging
Study of non-volatile components of biodegradable polyester and polylactic acid blend identifies 37 different compounds including plasticizers and oligomers, some seen only in migration experiments